Borehole Drilling in Kericho County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Kericho, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Kericho
Boreholes in Kericho are typically 60–150 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Kericho lies in the volcanic highlands, where rain on the surrounding hills and mountains recharges aquifers in weathered and fractured volcanic rock. Water levels can change sharply between ridges and valleys, so choosing the drilling point matters as much as the depth.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 260 km from Kericho, and drilling rates here carry a 5% regional adjustment for terrain and logistics.
Dreamkings Limited handles the whole job: the survey, WRA drilling authorisation, drilling, casing and gravel pack, well development, test pumping, water quality analysis, and the pump, power and storage you choose.
We drill boreholes across Kericho County, including in Kericho, Litein, Londiani and Kipkelion, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Kericho?
- Drilling in Kericho: KES 7,350 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 130,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 130,000 |
| Drilling | KES 441,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 189,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 92,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 175,500 |
| Electrical & Control | KES 35,000 |
| Storage & Tower | KES 45,000 |
Indicative prices for a grid-powered domestic borehole with a submersible pump, including 16% VAT on the totals. Your quotation depends on the survey result, the final depth and the pump and power you choose.
Our services in Kericho
Questions about boreholes in Kericho
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Kericho?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Kericho costs about KES 1,505,100 at 60 m and KES 2,872,740 at 150 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 7,350 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Kericho?
Most boreholes in Kericho reach water between 60 and 150 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Kericho?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Kericho County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Kericho do you drill in?
All of Kericho County, including Kericho, Litein, Londiani and Kipkelion and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.